 Clutch Install Problem, Pressure Plate Not Fitting Over Indexing Pins |
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| Ansbacher |
 Aug 20 2020, 11:19 AM
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Trying to install my pressure plate on my '74 2.0L . All the bolt holes and indexing pin holes line up, but the indexing pins will not fit into their respective holes- pins are a tiny bit too large for the holes. Is it kosher to file down the pins or drill out the indexing holes a tad? Don't want to muck things up at this point. Need advice. Thanks.
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| jsaum |
Aug 20 2020, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
I wouldn't touch the pins. I would adjust the holes on the pressure plate. How much of a difference is there?
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| Ansbacher |
Aug 20 2020, 11:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
QUOTE(jsaum @ Aug 20 2020, 01:25 PM)  I wouldn't touch the pins. I would adjust the holes on the pressure plate. How much of a difference is there? Barely one drill size difference. Ansbacher |
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| jcd914 |
Aug 20 2020, 11:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,090 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
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The pins normally fit tight into the pressure plate. I have never had to enlarge the pressure plate holes but I have had to add a little extra force to get the pins started through. Jim |
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| jsaum |
Aug 20 2020, 11:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
I would get an exact size matched drill bit to the pins and open them up.
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| Mike D. |
Aug 20 2020, 12:01 PM
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OK, It runs now, and pretty good too! Group: Members Posts: 1,454 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Santa Clarita, Ca Member No.: 85 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(jcd914 @ Aug 20 2020, 10:41 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) The pins normally fit tight into the pressure plate. I have never had to enlarge the pressure plate holes but I have had to add a little extra force to get the pins started through. Jim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Never had to drill, just start the bolts and evenly tighten all the way around. They will go in... |
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| Ansbacher |
Aug 20 2020, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
I solved this by lightly reaming out the indexing holes with a small round file. Thanks everyone.
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